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Facing her own censure, Chase plans resolution to censure Lucas
As state Democrats seek to censure her for participating in the Jan. 6 pro-Trump rally that preceded the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol, state Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield County, said she planned to file a resolution Monday to censure Democratic colleague Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, for taking part in a social justice protest last […]
Va. Senate considers censuring Sen. Amanda Chase
State Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, faces censure after a Democratic colleague filed a resolution Thursday alleging that Chase “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” against the U.S. Constitution when she participated in the pro-Trump rally Jan. 6 that led to the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol. The resolution has been sent to the Democratic-controlled Senate […]
Sen. Amanda Chase ‘will absolutely not resign’
UPDATED 4:40 P.M., JAN. 8 Virginia Senate Democrats called Friday for the resignation of Republican state Sen. Amanda Chase, who spoke at the pro-Trump demonstration in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday that turned violent and led to a breach of the U.S. Capitol, but Chase says she “absolutely” will not leave her office. Facebook placed restrictions […]
Va. National Guard to be deployed in D.C. through at least Jan. 20
The Virginia National Guard and Virginia State Police troopers will be deployed in Washington, D.C., at least through Jan. 20, inauguration day for President-elect Joe Biden, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday afternoon. In a tweet, Northam said, “I’m extending Virginia’s National Guard deployment at least through Jan. 20, based on conversations this morning with our […[...]
Va. National Guard dispatched to U.S. Capitol, under siege
Updated, 8:45 a.m. Jan. 7 Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in Virginia Wednesday evening and ordered a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew for Alexandria and Arlington County at the localities’ request, after crowds of supporters of President Donald Trump breached and took over the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate chambers […]
2020 Virginia Business Political Roundtable
On Nov. 4, Virginia Business magazine held our 14th annual Political Roundtable event, sponsored by Cox Communications. Virginia Business Editor Richard Foster moderated a virtual discussion with a panel of five statewide political experts, who debated the latest developments in the November presidential election and what it means for Virginia and the nation. Hear what […]
Report: Paramilitary group discussed kidnapping Northam
Six men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also discussed kidnapping Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, according to an Associated Press report Tuesday. In a statement responding to the report, Northam’s office blamed President Donald Trump’s “LIBERATE VIRGINIA” tweet in April for “encouraging violence against those who disagree with [Trump].R[...]
The soybean dilemma
One thing’s for certain: The one-two punch of the U.S.-China tariffs battle followed by the coronavirus pandemic has hurt farmers in Virginia. But opinions are divided on the future of agriculture and forestry in the commonwealth, and which presidential candidate has better policies to protect jobs and profits here. On the side of Democratic nominee […]
Biden, Warner leading in latest Va. poll
Democratic presidential challenger and former Vice President Joe Biden leads incumbent President Donald Trump by 5 points in Virginia, according to a poll released Thursday by the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, the Democratic incumbent, is also ahead of Republican opponent Daniel Gade by 13 points among […]
Va. Supreme Court denies Kanye West’s appeal
The day before Virginia’s absentee ballots were set to begin being sent out, the Supreme Court of Virginia denied an appeal from Kanye West’s campaign, a last-ditch effort by the rapper, producer and presidential candidate to appear on this year’s general election ballots. On Thursday, the court dismissed without prejudice West’s appeal to the Richmond […]
Northam: Trump’s alleged comment about veterans ‘turns my stomach’
During a brief COVID-19 update Tuesday, Gov. Ralph Northam blasted President Donald Trump’s reported reference to wounded and killed U.S. veterans as “losers and suckers.” Northam has occasionally criticized the federal government for leaving the responsibility of accessing COVID-19 tests and personal protective equipment solely to governors and state officials instead of institu[...]
